Kusini House, Watamu

Emboo River Camp is situated on the banks of the Talek River within the Masai Mara National Reserve. Located in South Western Kenya alongside the Tanzanian border, The Masai Mara, together with the adjoining Serengeti National Park, forms one of the world’s most diverse and spectacular eco-systems. A region characterised by short grass savannah plains interspersed with areas of riverine forest and bordered by towering rocky escarpments, The Mara is home to an incredible abundance and variety of wild animals and is renowned worldwide as Africa’s most exceptional – and loveliest – safari destination.
The Maasai Mara National Reserve covers an area of 1,510 sq. km (580 sq. miles) at altitudes which range from 1500 to 2170 metres above sea level. The area has one of the highest lion densities in the world, together with significant populations of cheetah, leopard, elephant and buffalo, and this is where over two million wildebeest, zebra and Thomson’s Gazelle migrate annually. Home to over 95 species of mammal and 570 recorded species of bird, excellent ‘Big Five’ year-round game viewing is virtually guaranteed.

By Air
Watamu is less than 30 minutes by road from Malindi Airport, which has several scheduled flights each day to and from Nairobi. Some flights also arrive or depart via Mombasa or Lamu.

Airlines serving Malindi and Nairobi include:
• Safarilink (from Wilson Airport) – www.flysafarilink.com
• Jambo Jet (from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) – www.jambojet.com
• Skyward Express (from Wilson Airport) – www.skywardexpress.co.ke

By Road
Watamu is situated just off the main B8 coastal highway and the driving time from Mombasa should be less than two hours. Driving time from Nairobi is around nine hours via Mombasa.

Driving to and from Nairobi, it is also possible to bypass Mombasa and travel through Tsavo East National Park on the picturesque C103 Road, which follows the route of the Galana River.

Self-catering Accommodation Rates
• Minimum stay – 3 nights
• Maximum occupancy – 12 guests (10 adults and 2 children)
• Minimum stay over Easter, Christmas and New Year – 7 nights

Standard Season Rates
• Resident – $1,650 per night
• Non-Resident – $2,200 per night

Christmas & New Year Rates
• $3,000 per night

Stays are on a ‘self-catering’ basis including the services of the chef and team of staff.
Please contact us for details of full-board and fully-inclusive rates.

Check in from 3pm, Check out by 10am
These rates, terms and conditions are valid for stays up until 10th January 2026
The owners require all adult guests to sign an indemnity/disclaimer form on arrival
The swimming pool is unfenced. Children must be closely supervised around the pool by an adult guest and should never be left unattended in any part of the property at any time.

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